System Charging

When removing HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioning system, use only U.L.-listed service equipment certified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210.

CAUTION:

Air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor can irritate your eyes, nose, or throat.
Be careful when connecting service equipment.
Do not breathe refrigerant or vapor.

If accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate the work area before resume of service.

Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.

Connect an R-134a refrigerant
Recovery/Recycling/Charging system (A) to the high-pressure service port (B) as shown according to the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

Fig 1: Connecting R-134A Refrigerant To High And Low Pressure Service Port - System Charging
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Add the same amount of new refrigerant oil to the system that was removed during recovery. Use only specified refrigerant oil. Charge the system with [1100 ± 25g (38.8 ± 0.88oz.)] R-134a refrigerant. Do not overcharge the system as the compressor may be damaged.